Facilitation

Facilitation

PSEB facilitates IT companies in their interaction with various Government agencies, and also launches programs in areas of strategic importance. The facilitation services range from providing strategic insight and guidance regarding the sector’s issues, to assisting the private-sector in visa assistance, and liaising with higher Government officials.

Registration

IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) companies operating in Pakistan must register with PSEB in order to avail the following benefits and future incentives:Benefits of Registration:

Benefits of Registration:

Tax exemption on exports of IT services (currently till 2016 but expected to be extended further)

Repatriation of profits (currently 100% repatriation of profits is permissible)

Voice traffic legalized for PSEB registered call centers

Credibility with foreign customers and investors in the international market

Subsidized participation in International exhibitions and roadshows

Subsidized participation in local exhibitions attended by foreign customers and investors

Marketing of IT industry through PSEB sponsored IT portal

Subsidized International company certifications such as CMMI and ISO

Subsidized professional trainings for the management and technical staff of IT companies

Fully paid Internships of ICT graduates in the IT industry (more than half have been are hired by the IT industry)

Incubation Program for IT entrepreneurs/startups

Inbound and outbound visa facilitation of customers, investors, and company employees

Please note that any call center not registered with PSEB will be considered to be operating illegally and will be subject to legal proceedings by the PTA and FIA. In the event that your call center is operational, renewal of your registration with PSEB is mandatory in order to ensure that your call center continues to function as a legitimate business. Non-compliance will be reported to PTA for further action.